Category: Family Finances

It’s always a good time to get your family finances on track. Money is one the biggest stress points for families and a root cause of many divorces. Money stress stems from not having a plan and a lack of communication.

But money doesn’t have to be stressful. It can actually be a point of strength for your family when you work together toward common goals. Learn how to communicate effectively with your partner and grow your finances and your relationship.

Get in the habit of talking about money openly and often. It will transform your bank account and your entire family dynamic. Your kids will benefit just as much, if not more than you. You’re the best person to teach your kids about money. Get your finances on track and model your new habits for your kids.

Watch as your family becomes closer, communicates more effectively, and reaches goals faster than you thought possible.

17 Simple Tips to Cut Your Expenses and Save More Money

17 Ways to Cut Expenses and Save More Money

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I would earn a little money with no extra cost to you. The opinions expressed are my own. Read my disclaimer to learn more. Updated: [April 2019] Wish you had more money in your budget? Wish you could save more money every month? Now don’t roll your eyes […]

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How to Start Saving for College with a 529 Savings Plan

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I would earn a little money with no extra cost to you. The opinions expressed are my own. Read my disclaimer to learn more.Do you know how much college costs? Do your kids really know how much college costs? The quick answer, a lot. The long answer is, […]

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Meal Prep 101: How to Save Money and Time

Meal Prep 101: How to Save Money and Time. I finally found the tips I need to learn how to meal prep! I hate cooking every night. I'm exhausted when I get home from work and preparing a big meal is the last thing I want to do. This guide is AMAZING! Not only do we save time cooking now, we save hundreds of dollars a month by planning ahead. I highly recommend meal prep!

Every once in a while you come across an idea that completely changes the way you do something. Marie Kondo changed the face of organization and doing away with hoarders all across the country. Seriously, raise your hand if Marie Kondo has had an influence in your home. There’s a short list of ideas that […]

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How to Budget When You Want ALL the Things

Do you want ALL the things? Yes! It's so much easier for me to spend money than save money! I've always hated budgeting and break my budget everytime. These budgeting tips are spot on and actually help me spend less! If you're a spender and want to learn to be a saver, you'll love this!

I am so excited to share this guest post today. It was written by my favorite human, my lovely wife Jenna. She was reluctant to write for the blog, but I’m so glad she did. This post is seriously awesome and is jam packed with tips to live on a budget for all the “wanters” […]

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How to Get Your Finances on Track

Do you want to get your finances on track? The best time to start is right now. I struggled to find a budget for so long! But this article gives me so much hope that I can do it, and with a couple easy downloads I have the tools I need to really live on a budget and become debt free. I'm ready to start my budget and debt snowball spreadsheet today!

Every January, my church does a series of sermons focused on money. And every year I’m reminded that there are a ton of biblical money principles that can help get your finances on track. The Bible talks about money a lot and my pastors believe it’s important to talk about money openly, honestly, and really […]

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17 Cheap Date Ideas to Help You Save Money

14 Cheap Date Ideas to save money and pay off debt. I love being creative and saving money. These cheap date ideas are perfect for our budget and spending quality time together.

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I would earn a little money with no extra cost to you. The opinions expressed are my own. Read my disclaimer to learn more. So…what do you want to do for date night? Does this conversation sound familiar? It does in my house. It’s so easy to get […]

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Free Family Activities You Can do This Weekend

9 Free Family Activities You Can Do This Weekend - Use your creativity to share your hobbies and interests with your kids. Teach them to love what you love, and you'll have options for free family activities.

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I would earn a little money with no extra cost to you. The opinions expressed are my own. Read my disclaimer to learn more. As a new dad, I’m so excited to teach my daughter new things. Her current hobbies include crawling around the floor to play with […]

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Dear Daughter, Welcome to Your Debt Free Life

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I would earn a little money with no extra cost to you. The opinions expressed are my own. Read my disclaimer to learn more. This weeks post is going to be a little different. The major reason we wanted to get out of debt was to start a […]

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Can You Afford to Adopt a New Dog?

Can You Afford to Adopt a New Dog? Find Out What It Will Cost and How to Get Your Budget Ready for Your New Dog

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. I would earn a little money with no extra cost to you. The opinions expressed are my own. Read my disclaimer to learn more. Dogs are awesome. It’s really hard to argue that dogs bring their owners mountains of joy and fun. Heck, a dog can brighten your […]

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